Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a confidential nonprofit organization in the Texarkana area to hire an experienced Staff Accountant. The role focuses on owning day-to-day accounting, accurate financial reporting, and journal entry preparation in a nonprofit setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 2 years of accounting experience, including journal entries, with strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong background in preparing journal entries is REQUIRED.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies in financial records.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare complex journal entries and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained.
• Review and reconcile ledger activity to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Analyze account activity and maintain accuracy across financial data.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and audit documentation.
• Monitor cash activity and assist with tracking organizational expenditures.
• Process and review accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist leadership with budget tracking and financial analysis.
• Maintain organized accounting files and supporting records.
• Collaborate with internal departments regarding financial questions and reporting needs.
• Ensure accounting practices remain compliant with organizational standards and accounting guidelines.

Skills

attention to detail

time management

communication

organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Texarkana, AR
$45,000-$50,000/year DOE

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a confidential nonprofit organization in the Texarkana area to hire an experienced Staff Accountant. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the day-to-day accounting process, takes pride in accuracy, and has a strong understanding of financial reporting and journal entry preparation.

This organization is seeking a dependable accounting professional who can work independently, stay organized under deadlines, and help maintain the financial integrity of a mission-focused nonprofit environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Handle daily accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare complex journal entries and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained
• Review and reconcile ledger activity to identify and correct discrepancies
• Assist with monthly financial close processes and reporting deadlines
• Analyze account activity and maintain accuracy across financial data
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and audit documentation
• Monitor cash activity and assist with tracking organizational expenditures
• Process and review accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy
• Assist leadership with budget tracking and financial analysis
• Maintain organized accounting files and supporting records
• Collaborate with internal departments regarding financial questions and reporting needs
• Ensure accounting practices remain compliant with organizational standards and accounting guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong background in preparing journal entries is REQUIRED
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies in financial records
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism

Preferred Background

• Experience working in nonprofit accounting environments
• Exposure to audit preparation and financial reporting
• Knowledge of fund accounting or grant-related reporting is helpful
• CPA track or advanced accounting education is a plus

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and community-focused nonprofit organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes
• Professional office environment with long-term potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Confidential search managed by Express Employment Professionals

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